Vision 2030 is part of the Ministry of Education's efforts to enhance, expand, and endorse educational institutions across all levels in the Kingdom. These efforts aim to provide services to students to foster motivation and engagement. The Ministry has taken the lead in approving the transition of community colleges into applied colleges. This move is intended to offer educational and training programs that align with the evolving needs of development and the labor market. This transformation is being carried out in collaboration with relevant authorities, in accordance with the decision of the Council of University Affairs No. (9/14/1442) dated 9/1442/ 14 AH. Accordingly, Northern Borders University was keen to form the required committees to support this transition and ensure the project's success aligns with the Ministry's vision. 

Applied College seeks to develop a new vision and mission in aligned with the university's strategic plan for 2025 and in line with the development, goals and the Kingdom’s vision 2030. Our mission is to foster a talented pool of professionals that can cater to the demands of the labor market. We stand at the beginning of a new development phase whose goal is to create a developed society in which everyone can achieve their dreams, hopes and ambitions in a prosperous national economy. 

Before the college was transformed into the Applied College, the institution was established in Arar during the academic year 1423/1424 AH exclusively for only female students. Initially, it operated under the Ministry of Education with a singular academic department, the Computer Department, conferring diploma degrees. Subsequently, the Applied College for Girls in Arar was integrated into the Ministry of Higher Education in 1428 AH. It remained under the ministry's jurisdiction until it became part of the Northern Borders Colleges Group under King Abdul-Aziz University. After the establishment of Northern Borders University, in1437-1438 AH, the Applied College became associated with the university. where the programs and curriculum were unified and developed across its branches in Rafha and Turaif , offering students the Associate Diploma degree upon the completion of 78 accredited study units. 

In the year 1442/1443 AH, His Excellency the President of the University issued a decision, based on the decision of the Council of University Affairs No. (1442/4/9) and dated 09/14/1442 AH, to transform the Community College into an applied college under the name (Applied College) on 12/18/1442 AH, which includes Arar, Rafha branch, and Turaif branch.